Nature et importance des matières grasses animales dans l'alimentation humaine

Animal products are an important part of our diet. They contribute about one third of the energy consumed by humans. According to surveys, the share of animal lipids represents between 50 and 60% of the total lipid intake of our diet. These products bring more or less saturated fatty acids. But in meat and eggs, the main fatty acid is the oleic acid. Animal products have evolved considerably for more than 60 years. They are less fat. But often food composition tables are not updated and recent nutritional information is sometimes ignored. So, misinformation about animal products can mislead the consumer.